Three years ago I reviewed So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport. It was one of my favorite books that year and I continue to recommend it to people. Newport has just released his next book, Deep Work: Rules For Focused Success In A Distracted World, and...
“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.” – Sir Winston Churchill As a new professional of any sort, you’re likely going to receive a...
Some people, when stuck in a unchanging pattern, look for ways to improve themselves, their routine, or work product. They take a class, or read a book, or look at motivational memes. The motivation works — for a couple days. But eventually it wears off and...
How the hell did Donald Trump get so popular? It’s something on the mind of many people. If you’re reading this, you’re likely one of them. Pundits predicted his stumble and fall from the national spotlight, but he continues on. People call...
It’s the beginning of a New Year. If you haven’t already blown your New Year’s resolutions, you might be waffling on them. One of the more common resolutions for professionals is to “build their network.” Building your network is...
